Sex-Based Differences as a Predictor of Recovery Trajectories in Young Athletes After a Sports-Related Concussion
Conclusion:
Although female athletes in the current study reported increased symptoms, identical recovery patterns were observed in both sexes, suggesting that sex-based differences in concussion recovery are better explained by increased symptom frequency among female athletes when compared with their male counterparts.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Ono, K. E., Burns, T. G., Bearden, D. J., McManus, S. M., King, H., Reisner, A. Tags: Head injuries/concussion, Female athlete, Pediatric sports medicine Head Injury and Concussion Source Type: research
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